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Chief Audit Executive (CAE) | Confidential | IPO Readiness | Riyadh

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Job Description - Chief Audit Executive (CAE) | Confidential | IPO Readiness | Riyadh

About the Opportunity

A leading and rapidly scaling logistics and supply chain group in Saudi Arabia, operating across multiple subsidiaries, is seeking a Chief Audit Executive (CAE) to lead its internal audit function at a group level.

As the organization progresses toward IPO readiness, this role will play a critical part in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks to meet public market standards.

Role Overview

This is a Board-facing leadership role responsible for establishing and leading a group-wide internal audit function across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

The CAE will provide independent assurance to executive leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness—while supporting the organization’s transition toward a public company environment.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Leadership

  • Establish and lead a group internal audit function aligned with IIA standards
  • Report functionally to the Audit & Risk Committee and administratively to the CEO
  • Drive a strong culture of governance, accountability, and risk awareness

IPO Readiness & Controls

  • Lead ICFR and SOX readiness initiatives aligned with COSO framework
  • Support IPO preparation including coordination with external auditors and advisors
  • Provide assurance over financial disclosures and reporting processes

Risk-Based Audit Execution

  • Develop and execute a group-wide risk-based audit plan
  • Oversee audits across:
    • Logistics operations (warehousing, fleet, delivery, freight)
    • Financial controls (revenue, billing, procurement, treasury)
    • Compliance and regulatory requirements
    • Technology and ERP environments

Investigations & Advisory

  • Lead fraud investigations and special reviews
  • Provide strategic advisory on governance, controls, and operational efficiency

Reporting

  • Deliver Board-level reporting on risks, audit findings, and remediation progress

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are targeting a senior, board-ready audit leader with experience in complex, multi-entity environments.

Required Experience

  • 15+ years in internal audit, risk, or external audit
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (Head / Director / CAE)
  • Proven experience in:
    • IPO readiness, ICFR, or SOX environments
    • Group / multi-entity audit structures
    • Operationally intensive industries (logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Professional certification required (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of COSO, ERM, and internal control frameworks

Leadership Profile

  • Strong executive presence with ability to engage Board and Audit Committee
  • High integrity and independent judgment
  • Strategic thinker with operational depth
  • Opportunity to build a best-in-class audit function
  • Direct exposure to Board and executive leadership
  • Critical role in IPO and institutional transformation journey
  • High-impact position influencing governance across a large operational group
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